Pieris japonica Plant Profile
Japanese
Andromeda (Pieris japonica)
is a landscape shrub that has clusters of delicate white or pink blossoms that
drip from the branches in early spring and are visited by a number of pollinators
such as the native Mason Bee. It is also known as the Lily-of-the-Valley
Shrub.
It has thick, glossy leaves that start off in shades of red
that turn a deep green as they mature. This evergreen is deer-resistant and
attractive in all seasons.
It is native to Asia and is a member of the Ericaceae family,
which includes rhododendrons.
It is hardy to USDA Zones 5 to 8. This shrub thrives in
part-shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Give it protection
from winter winds.
Spread pine needle mulch around the base of the plant and feed
it with a fertilizer for acid-loving shrubs such as that formulated for
camellias and azaleas.
Pruning is generally not necessary, but if you must do so,
cut it back after it finishes flowering. It can be propagated by stem cuttings.
Depending on the variety, it can reach 8 feet wide and high.
There are also dwarf cultivars available. Newer varieties have variegated
foliage and the smaller versions can be grown as container plants.
Pieris japonica: You Can Grow That!
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